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Denver International Airport travelers bound for Germany will be able to fly on the world’s largest passenger aircraft, a double-deck 509-seat Airbus, starting in April, city officials announced Thursday. The Airbus A380 holds 75% more people than the 293-seat Airbus 350-900 currently in use, officials said. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced that Lufthansa German Airlines will operate the Airbus A380s on nonstop flights between DIA and Munich, one of the growing numbers of international flights. Related Articles Transportation | Denver International Airport sets records for passengers and cargo Transportation | Four more local restaurants land at Denver International Airport Transportation | DIA’s iconic art collection lands a new star even as the airport struggles to bring back pieces that have been in storage for years Transportation | Bustang launches route linking Sterling and Denver International Airport Lufthansa has scheduled daily flights between April 30 and September 30.

By Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald As spring approaches, so does a new requirement for domestic travelers. Related Articles Travel | DIA travelers bound for Germany can soon fly on world’s largest passenger aircraft Travel | This Colorado ski resort is the best in the U. S. for kids and families, according to OnTheSnow Travel | 12 Colorado ski areas rank in the 30 best ski resorts in the West Travel | Adventuring to visit a glacier in Alaska and Canada before it disappears Travel | Soak your aches away at these 10 Colorado hot springs It had not been mandatory to present the document in question at U.

Skiing is often a family affair, and those looking to bring the little ones to the slopes might want to consider finding a resort with amenities that cater to that age group. The good news for Coloradans is they don’t have to travel far to find mountains for all ages. The app OnTheSnow recently ranked the top 19 skiing destinations in North America for families based on user reviews.

Everyone has their own favorite ski resort or snow-centric destination, so it’s always fun to compare notes with fellow ski enthusiasts. Who knows? You might find a new snowboarding, cross-country or downhill place to love. That’s the thinking behind Ski Magazine’s annual reader survey. The snow-focused magazine recently released a ranking of the top 30 ski resorts in the West.

Even in a state as saturated with dramatic peaks and geological marvels as Colorado, it’s thrilling to get up close and personal with something as grand — and as emblematic of our ballooning climate change crisis — as a glacier. Given the near certainty of continued climate chaos in coming years, seeing these remnants of the last ice age is becoming a catch-them-while-you-can prospect.

Therapeutic geothermal mineral waters in the Rockies have attracted soakers for centuries, starting with the Utes, who frequently visited them for physical and spiritual healing. These days, people often seek them out after a day on the slopes or adventuring in the backcountry, Or you can soak for the sake of soaking by taking an 800-mile Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop for the ultimate in relaxing road trips.